Measures taken for safety of Chinese consulate in US

Los Angeles, Aug 3 (IANS) Police have said they will “close monitor” the surroundings of the Chinese Consulate General here in the US to ensure the safety of the consulate office building and diplomatic staff.

A security guard of the consulate said the shooting incident occurred at about 6 am local time Tuesday. A gunman, in his 60s, shot at least 17 bullets before killing himself in his car.

No one was injured in the shooting incident. There are six obvious bullet holes in the consulate building, with one on the metal address plate of the building, two on the facade near surveillance cameras and three in the windows.

On Tuesday, the consulate general expressed serious concerns about the incident and urged US authorities to take necessary measures to protect the safety of the consulate office building and Chinese diplomatic staff.